Shawn Rochester

Shawn Rochester

Keynote Speaker: Financial Empowerment Author and Advisor & Founder at Institute of Intra Diaspora Economic Advancement (IDEA Institute)

Shawn Rochester Biography

Shawn D. Rochester is CEO of Good Steward LLC, a financial education and advisor company. He is an expert in identifying, optimizing, and allocating cash flow and has helped his clients increase their projected retirement assets by tens of millions of dollars. A former corporate development and global strategy executive, he has executed $500 million worth of transactions and helped to generate over $10 billion of incremental revenue and cash flow.

He is also the founder of the Institute of Intra Diaspora Economic Advancement (IDEA Institute), a think tank that facilitates commerce between the Black Business communities in the US, the Caribbean, Central, and South America and Africa to create jobs and businesses on the continents and across the Diaspora.

He is the author of The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America.

Rochester has a bachelor of science in Chemical Engineering from The University of Rochester and a master’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business with a focus in Accounting, Finance and Entrepreneurship.

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Shawn Rochester Videos

The Black Tax with Shawn Rochester
Shawn Rochester: "The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black In America"

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How much does it cost to book Shawn Rochester for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Shawn Rochester, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shawn Rochester, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Shawn Rochester speak about?

Shawn Rochester is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Economy and Business Leadership.

Where does Shawn Rochester travel from?

Shawn Rochester generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Shawn Rochester?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shawn Rochester for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Shawn Rochester for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Shawn Rochester or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Shawn Rochester is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Finance, Black Heritage and Black History Month. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shawn Rochester for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Shawn Rochester generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Everette Taylor, Earl G. Graves, Jr. and Tonya Rapley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shawn Rochester for an upcoming event.

Shawn Rochester Videos

The Black Tax with Shawn Rochester
Shawn Rochester: "The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black In America"
  • How do I book Shawn Rochester to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shawn Rochester for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Shawn Rochester, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Shawn Rochester or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Shawn Rochester for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Shawn Rochester, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shawn Rochester, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Shawn Rochester speak about?

    Shawn Rochester is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Economy and Business Leadership.
  • Where does Shawn Rochester travel from?

    Shawn Rochester generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Shawn Rochester?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shawn Rochester for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Shawn Rochester for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Shawn Rochester or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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